The blockbuster director has a reputation for being obsessive – and writing strong female characters. As the 3D version of Terminator 2 hits screens, he talks about how he will never reproduce the shock of the original film – and how he has learned to be nice on set

A new 3D take on Terminator 2: Judgment day is about to hit cinemas. But with high ticket prices, shrinking box office figures and poor image quality, is the new age of 3D film over before it has even begun?